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Infographic: Four Challenges in Modern Healthcare

Monday, October 8th, 2018
This post was written by Melanie Matthews

Healthcare is a central part of modern society and its world is changing like never before, from how care is delivered to how research is gathered and how it’s all financed, according to a new infographic by IBM.

The infographic presents the four biggest challenges healthcare is facing and how technology can help move the industry forward.

The accountable care organization, or ACO, has become a cornerstone of healthcare delivery system and payment reform by raising the bar on healthcare quality and reducing unnecessary costs. There are now more than 700 ACOs in existence today, by a 2017 SK&A estimate.

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